Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-27

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MARSHALL NJ. MURDOCH. Editor,
Bradstreets reports the earnings of rs
railroads during last November to be
1916 per cent larger than those OF
November, 1886. A surprising increase.
Texans complain of unjust dlscrlmma-
tions by the railroads. against that state
and in favor of California. Where Is
Senator Reagan: Has he lost his grip on
the railroads since his elevation TO the
senate. Perish the thought.
Kansas City, Kan, came under the
operations of the metropolitan police law
passed by the last legislature, but the
city council bucked and refused to pro-
vide payment for the NETS. The supreme
court SAYS the council must provide such
funds. The funds viii be forthcoming.
The bucking will cease.
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If the stories sent out from Wichita con-
cerning the suffering in western Kansas
are false. what do the people think OF the
public meeting in Wichita. Somebody's
living. that's certain,-kansas City Times.
Who said there was any public meet
ings in Wichita? Isn't the Times in 4
box and trying to shift the responsible
ties: The Associated Press dispatch
was not sent out from Wichita by any
authorized agent.
The recent tearing down Of a New
Haml shire mandatory by means of
dynamite demonstrates anew use FOR the
explosive. The conclusion completely
separated the bricks and did not seem To
iniure them in the least The charges
were put in holes dug in the foundation
under the brick wall. and the number of
cartridges We're graded according to the
number of bricks in the wall to be de-
molished.
The collector of the port Of New York
will do the country service if he shall
deny admission to the one hundred
Turks landed at Castle Garden Saturday.
His nomadic habits and shiftless charac-
teristics render the Turk as little desira-
bic as an inhabitant for this country as
his oriental neighbors, the Chinese. His
Zouave toga and cinnamon bear are but
little recompense as curiosities for the
grub devOured.
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Acting upon the motion Of Mr.. Pow
DERBY. no doubt, the Knights of Labor
are credited with fayoring the proposed
government telegraph scheme. We fail
10 see the point wherein that OrganiZa-
ton, or the laboring people of the coun-
try, whether members Of an Organiza-
tlon or not, could be benefited by such
establishment. However, they have
their own notions about it and are en-
titled to entertain them.
Seven passengers cars were thrown
from the Minneapolis q Northwestern
track near Freeport, Ill., Friday, and the
end smashed out of every one OF them,
Vet no one was killed. The cars were
furnished with old fashioned car stoves.
but no confiagration broke out. The
statement may put quietus on the dis
cussion of improved methods of heating
passenger cars: railroads seem inclined
to procrastinate in that matter ANYWAY.
There are only 44,OOO0o0 sheep in the
country, and compared with the other
vast industrial interests of this nation
the wool industry does seem small.-Dem.
En-
The weakness of the industry, then. is
the reason why it should not be protect
ed, ell: That is just precisely the rea-
son why the Republican party proposed
and proposes to stand by it, and all other
meritorious industries that may need the
fostering care of the government. 1t is
the weak that needs protection.
If Dakota is admitted Washington
Territory ought also to come in and that
means two brand new Democratic sena-
tors.-Abilene Gazette.
The admission in the foregoing is more
frank than creditable to the GaZette's
party. Everybody knows that the
reason for Democratic opposition to
Dakotas admission into the Union has
ever been its political complexion. The
admission was no doubt inadvertently
made. but we dare say the Gazette feels
better for making it,
1t is semi-authoritively stated that
Gen. Phil Sheridan treats with disfavor
any mention of his name in connection
a political office and that he would de
cline the nomination of the Republican
convention next wear for president.
which will be tatamount to an election.
General Sheridan appreciates a good
thing when he has ii, consequently pre-
ferS 10 remain at the head of the army.
Nevertheless there Is no question rs To
his ability to efficiently discharge the
duties of any position. civil or military.
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The New York san giving Il reason
why that city ought TO have the next
Democratic national convention saws:
'Ihe trains of the United States bulge
out in New York and the heart of the
people palpitateS right here" Where
upon California exchange comes for
ward with lis claim tor San Francisco in
the following sentenriouS terms: True.
But brains and palpitaUnE hearts are not
worth much without stomach. and the
countryS stomach makes a capacious